Capsized sailboat near Coast Guard station with one occupant, East Moriches NY


A sailboat capsized near the U.S. Coast Guard Station Moriches, in shallow water south of the station between the Coast Guard Station and Marshmallow Island. The vessel had one occupant, who was safely rescued and made it to land. Multiple fire and rescue units responded to the incident.
Audio|Source: Pine Barrens Area Fire
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Transcript:
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Fire Department, water rescue,
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capsized vessel.
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U.S. Coast Guard Station Moriches, East Moriches,
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near Moriches Island Rd,
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15.06.
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Fire rescue responding.
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It's supposed to be a mile south of the Coast Guard Station in the bay and overturned sailboat.
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One person's on the capsized sailboat,
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a mile south of the Coast Guard Station,
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between the Coast Guard Station and Marshmallow Island.
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And advising all subjects are on land and canceling a response in Paul Smithtown now to let me know.
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He's just south of Go Island, he's like in water he can practically stand up in. I can only see one occupant and the sail snap in half.
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Location mentioned:
Near Moriches Island Rd, East Moriches, NY 11940
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